COMIC STRIP is progressing nicely on the all-weather, having won his last two starts, and can complete the hat-trick despite a 4lb rise in the weights. Straight Ahead showed improved form when winning over C&D 28 days ago and may have more to offer.
Comic Strip
Straight Ahead
Sands Of Josepi
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/1 odds for first 1 places
1. Jack The Bachelor
J: Cam HardieT: Antony Brittain
F: 722160
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
71
Verdict
Showed promise with two narrow defeats and a Cork win before form tailed off, finishing 10th of 12 in listed race at Dundalk (20/1) 71 days ago. First-time hood may help for handicap debut on stable debut.
2. Comic Strip
J: Josephine GordonT: Simon & Ed Crisford
F: 45411
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Progressive 2-year-old who has won last two starts on AW surfaces at Southwell and Wolverhampton. Won over 5f at Wolverhampton (5/4) 19 days ago, leading in the final 100 yards to score cosily despite hanging left. Up 4lbs but still improving and looks capable of completing the hat-trick.
3. Sands Of Josepi
J: Ben RobinsonT: Brian Ellison
F: 471
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Fourth on debut at this C&D before disappointing next time, then won a novice at Southwell (22/1) 30 days ago when settling better. Makes handicap debut here.
4. Straight Ahead
J: Sam JamesT: Craig Lidster
F: 6652201
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Placed 2nd in two 5f turf handicaps before struggling in listed company. Won at this C&D (3/1) 28 days ago, beating 6 rivals when making late progress. Up 3lbs but may be improving on AW after that breakthrough win.